Wildfires come hot on the heels of Hurricanes Harvey, Maria, and Irma, which made 2017 the costliest hurricane season on reco... moreWildfires come hot on the heels of Hurricanes Harvey, Maria, and Irma, which made 2017 the costliest hurricane season on record. In 2017, the economic toll from hurricanes may be as high as $400 billion. The extremity of these conditions is clearly linked...

Strong infrastructure and a well-functioning transportation system are vital to the health of our economy, but for too long w... moreStrong infrastructure and a well-functioning transportation system are vital to the health of our economy, but for too long we’ve treated our infrastructure as though it doesn’t matter. And for too long, working people have paid the price. Contrary to wha...

The president continues to highlight the need for significant investments in infrastructure that will modernize our eroding t... moreThe president continues to highlight the need for significant investments in infrastructure that will modernize our eroding transportation system, create jobs and boost the economy. Talking about top-line numbers — like $1 trillion — may feel aspirational...

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) says U.S. foreign policy is making things worse in the world, that we must learn from our past strategi... moreRep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) says U.S. foreign policy is making things worse in the world, that we must learn from our past strategic blunders, support the Iranian Nuclear deal and stop funding Saudi Arabia.

If the Trump administration is serious about bringing jobs and pride back to rural America, they should take a lesson from co... moreIf the Trump administration is serious about bringing jobs and pride back to rural America, they should take a lesson from cooperatives of the 1930s.

It's starting to look like President Trump's promised $1 trillion plan to rebuild the nation's infrastructure will be as bad ... moreIt's starting to look like President Trump's promised $1 trillion plan to rebuild the nation's infrastructure will be as bad for us as his health care plan turned out to be.